Studio Design Engineer

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Studio Design Engineer - -38/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 9 Months (potential to extend)

This position is a key part of the Studio Engineering team, responsible for preserving design integrity while ensuring it''s feasibility. As a member of the Studio Engineering Team, it typically holds primary responsibility for delivering feasible vehicles. The role involves leading a vehicle zone through Feasibility Checkpoints from Concept to Production Surfacing handover while ensuring the integrity of the design.

Essential Skills:
- A broad understanding of either Interior, Exterior, or both, system types such as Bumper, Exterior trim engineering, Exterior Lighting systems, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing & Assembly, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering.
- Ability to think creatively to solve 3Dimensional (3D) technical/feasibility issues.
- Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to solve feasibility issues.
- Proficient CAD drafting capability.
- Good communication skills with people of all levels and expertise; notably Design, Product Engineering, Vehicle and Commercial teams.
- People skills - a critical element of the role is the resolution of difficult feasibility issues therefore the ability to work in a cross functional team is key.
- Apply business acumen and a customer driven mind-set to deliver designs
- Good understanding of the Design Process.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload.
- Microsoft Office applications; notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Experience of working within the Design Studio environment
- Catia V5 & TCe, Catia V6 / Enovia

Experience & Qualifications Required
- 5+ years'' experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility, or similar roles such as Concept Engineering, Vehicle Integration / Packaging.
- Proficient CAD drafting capability.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.